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Keychron V1 Ultra 8K review: crams a whole load of high-end keyboard features into a mid-range price -
NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1781, Tuesday, May 52472 Comments -
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Elon Musk's as courtroom clash with Sam Altman turns personalElon Musk’s claim that OpenAI wouldn’t exist without him lays bare a deeply personal battle with Sam Altman over credit, control, and the future of the company behind ChatGPT.
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This ChatGPT Images 2.0 trend lets you meet your younger selfThis ChatGPT image prompt can turn two personal photos into a realistic meeting across time
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Musk invokes Terminator fears in OpenAI trialElon Musk’s courtroom battle with OpenAI now has him warning about the future of the Terminator films.
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Want the latest AI news? Here are the biggest stories from the past weekThis week, AI is all about Elon Musk's ongoing feud with OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman.
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Ask Jeeves quietly shuts down after nearly three decadesRemember Ask Jeeves? The original portal for asking questions on the web is now no more.
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iPhone Ultra dummy units just leaked — and they point to a ‘major downgrade’Dummy units of Apple’s iPhone Ultra folding phone have been leaked in a new YouTube video.
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'I don’t believe we’ll hit AGI' — Steve Wozniak explains his AI skepticism'I don’t believe we’ll hit AGI' — Steve Wozniak has some major AI skepticism, and a love of the slimmest iPhone.
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5 Dolby Atmos albums to listen to on Apple MusicJust got Apple Music? I think you should stream these Dolby Atmos-supported albums to kick-start your membership.
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iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air: which should you buy?
We've compared the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air in detail to help you decide which one to buy.
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Apple’s Mac mini now has a higher starting priceApple's entry-level $599 Mac mini with 256GB of storage and 16GB of RAM is no longer available.
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Paramount drops first full Dutton Ranch trailer for Yellowstone spinoffYellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch has dropped its first full trailer — and while it's set up a John Dutton legacy subplot, it's not the most interesting thing about the first look.
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ExclusiveBeyond Paradise season 4 cast totally game for BBC crime drama crossoverI've been campaigning for all three BBC Paradise crime dramas have a crossover episode for at least a year — and the Beyond Paradise season 4 cast is completely up for it.
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Hacks season 5 episodes 6 and 7 release date and time on HBO MaxI'm still not over last week's epic Amazing Race crossover that ended in hilarious disaster. But when do Hacks season 5 episodes 6 and 7 drop on HBO Max?
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I searched the galaxy for the best Star Wars Day deals — here’s what to buyStar Wars Day 2026 is packed with new drops and big discounts, and I’ve rounded up the best deals and collectibles worth grabbing right now.
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Half Man episode 3 release date and time on HBO Max and BBC iPlayerTwo weeks in and I'm still struggling to watch Richard Gadd's latest TV show. But when does Half Man episode 3 drop on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer?
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Bose launches slick new Dolby Atmos soundbar and speakers to take on SonosBose's Lifestyle Collection features a new flagship soundbar and multi-room compatibility — including with other firms' speakers
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UpdatedThe best soundbars for all budgetsFrom budget-friendly bars to Dolby Atmos wonders, the best soundbars make it easy to get a serious TV audio upgrade.
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Here are the 4 new 4K Blu-rays from May 2026 that I can't wait to testMay 2026 has another big list of 4K Blu-ray releases, so I've picked the top 4 I'm most looking forward to testing.
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8 new 4K Blu-rays from April 2026 to add to your collectionApril has been another great month for 4K Blu-rays, and I'm looking at 8 discs that could make a fine addition to your collection.
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I tried the Samsung S90H OLED TV and it could rival the LG C6The Samsung S90H is the LG C6's rival and while the latter has set a high bar, my first impressions with the S90H suggest it's more than able to reach that bar.
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A retailer selling new CRT TVs? It's true, but with some big catchesA Chinese company is offering newly made CRT TVs — but with some debate over exactly what's being sold
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Our LG C6 OLED TV tests are underway — here’s your chance to ask our experts anythingWant behind-the-scenes access to our TV test bench? Here’s your chance to ask our expert reviewers everything you want to know about the LG C6 OLED TV.
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Bose launches slick new Dolby Atmos soundbar and speakers to take on Sonos
Bose's Lifestyle Collection features a new flagship soundbar and multi-room compatibility — including with other firms' speakers
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Spotify code suggests new bulk download and playback speed featuresSpotify could be solving a big lossless pain point for offline downloads, and playback speed control could be coming to music.
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The best DAB radiosThe best DAB radios combine old-school 'wireless' radio concepts with new digital tech – here are our top picks.
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Get a clear look at Sony's new secret high-end headphones in these photosSony's WH-1000XX The ColleXion has been spotted adorning the ears of Damson Idris, in what appears to me to be an early tease of the super-premium cans
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This beautiful hand-made floor-standing speaker ain't cheap, but I can't take my eyes off it and I haven't even heard it yetThe R 5 Arreté from Audiovector looks incredible, and should sound it too, even though it's far from cheap.
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I tested 12 $10 IKEA speakers against one $120 JBL speaker, because why notI cobbled together a constellation of 12 $10 Ikea speakers to see how they compared to a single $120 JBL one.
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Vocana President Neil Sheehan discusses the platform's independent-only streaming modelVocana is a US indie streaming platform ready to challenge Spotify's payment system and algorithm.
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Nuance Audio Hearing Glasses review: Despite the name, they lack Nuance
Can smart glasses help you hear better? As a hearing-impaired person, I wore the Nuance Audio high-tech smart specs to find out if they work.
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The Apple Watch's most innovative running feature is one you've probably never usedApple uses GPS and Apple Maps data to implement a cool hidden feature.
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Coros' CEO on how the smartwatch maker is bucking the trend by swerving subscriptionsHow Coros has "no plans" to implement unpopular Garmin- or Whoop-style subscription-only features anytime soon, according to its CEO
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I turned my local beauty spot into an immersive 3D environment — here's howSplatica revealed a hidden talent in my Insta360 X5 camera and Antigravity A1 drone – and you can try it too
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Rumors of Nikon's long-awaited full-frame compact are already dividing fansThe Fujifilm, Sony, Leica and Ricoh alternative we need?
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UpdatedThe best DJI drones in 2026 based on in-depth testingWhich is the best DJI drone for you? Our in-depth guide pulls together all of the finest options based on our in-depth testing.
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UpdatedThe best video cameras, based on in-depth testingLooking for the best video camera? I've ranked all of the finest options you can buy today, based on our team's expert in-depth testing.
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5 outstanding Dyson Airwrap alternatives for less than half the priceThe newest Airwraps are great, but competitor brands have seriously upped their game recently.
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UpdatedThe best coffee maker 2026: espresso and filter made easyCoffee makers you can rely on for consistently great results, whatever your preferred brew style.
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IKEA's Varmblixt lamp is stunning, but its app connectivity needs work
This lamp is guaranteed to grab guests' attention, but if you're new to smart home tech, you may prefer to skip the app and use its remote control instead.
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The Hoover HL2 TurboStyle is an affordable upright vac that really performs
This corded vacuum cleaner is very reasonably priced, and punches well above its weight despite a few quirks.
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UpdatedThe best 17-inch laptop 2025
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UpdatedThe best video cameras, based on in-depth testing
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We've tested the best hair stylers on the market – these are our 6 top picks for every budget
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra falls to a new record-low price at AmazonThe Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra just hit a new record-low price at Amazon, so now's the time to buy if you're shopping for the best Android phone we've ever tested.
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Amazon’s Mother’s Day Sale is so good, I’m shopping it for myself — here's everything I want from Dyson, Kindle, Apple, and moreAmazon's Mother's Day sale is so good that I'm shopping it myself and rounding up the 12 best gifts from Dyson, Apple, Breville, Fitbit, and more.
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Best Memorial Day sales 2026 — today's best early deals, plus what discounts you can expectYour 2026 Memorial Day sales guide is filled with today's best early deals, plus everything you need to know, such as when most offers start and what discounts to expect.
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The best laptop deals in May 2026
I've searched around and gathered all the best laptop deals in one place to suit a range of budgets and needs.
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The best T-Mobile deals for May 2026: iPhone 17, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
This week's best T-Mobile deals could save you a bundle on your next phone, a plan upgrade, or even your internet.
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This budget gaming laptop with an RTX 4050 and Intel Core 5 just dropped under $900 at AmazonA good price for a budget gaming laptop
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Sling TV promo codes for May 2026SPONSORED With these Sling TV promo codes you can get discounted memberships and add access to extra channels for free on the streaming service.
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Meta promo codes for May 2026 |SPONSORED These Meta promo codes can help you save money on Meta's virtual & augmented reality headsets and other gaming peripherals.
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Microsoft tells us why Windows 11 updates might look like they're failingMicrosoft warns that some consumers 'might experience one additional restart during installation' of Windows 11 updates.
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Windows 11 can be a RAM hog so I'm using this tool I've found as a solutionWindows 11 and other applications are using way too much RAM, so I found a temporary solution while Microsoft's project K2 begins.
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Microsoft CEO's comments on Windows 11 fill me with hope, but also fearSatya Nadella talking about consumers in relation to Windows 11 is mostly reassuring, with a notable exception.
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I don't know if Vision Pro is dead, but it is still the most sophisticated, hardware Apple ever builtApple Vision Pro's success may matter less than all the products Apple and John Ternus will build because of it.
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Activision quashes rumors that the next Call it Duty will launch on PS4 — 'It's not true'Activision has confirmed that the next Call of Duty game will not come to PS4.
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Ubisoft teams up with Backbone to offer The Division Resurgence players exclusive in-game rewards — here's how you can claim yoursUbisoft is partnering with Backbone for an exclusive The Division Resurgence collaboration by offering in-game rewards for Backbone players.
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SteelSeries' new Arctis Nova Omni headset has finally displaced the Nova Pro Wireless as my favorite model from the brandAfter championing the SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless for years, the brand's new SteelSeries Arctis Nova Omni headset may be my new favorite from the brand.
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It took 18 years, but we finally have the ultimate Lego Batman game — Legacy of the Dark Knight is creative, charming, and cohesiveAs the bleak sky opens over Gotham, showering Burce Wayne’s lifeless parents with stud-shaped rain, his origin story as Batman begins… again… just not like you’ve ever seen it before.
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Amnezia VPN rolls out major bug fixes, a crucial security patch, and new features in latest app update -
Norton VPN enters the AI agent space with 'first truly AI native' VPN for agents
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Experts warn Amazon's Simple Email Service is being abused to launch 'massive volume' of phishing attacksHackers are stealing access to legitimate AWS tools and using them to launch phishing campaigns.
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Microsoft acts after VS Code gives Copilot credit for work a human didVS Code was adding 'Co-authored-by: Copilot' freely, even when the assistant wasn't used and AI chat features were disabled.
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Some Ubuntu services are still down following outages after DDoS attackUsers reported being unable to install or update Ubuntu for several days following incident.
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Amazon takes on FedEx and UPS by letting other companies use its global warehousing and delivery networkAmazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) is Amazon's answer to FedEx, UPS – shipping is now open to all.
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